Lead Embedded Software Engineer - ECOLAB

Ecolab RD&E Software Engineering team is responsible for delivering solutions for Ecolab’s IoT devices which will deliver the data to develop the insights which allow our customers to be cleaner, healthier and safer. As part of this commitment, you will work with our stakeholders across the Institutional sector. The solutions you develop will be part of Ecolab’s global portfolio of products and solutions. The ideal candidate needs to have a broad understanding of all aspects of software development and familiarity with the industrial market space is a plus. 

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• Grow in new technologies and responsibilities. There are many different opportunities to grow your skill set and experiences.

• Flexible, independent work environment where you will work with other team members to build applications that interact with Ecolab’s equipment and provide value to our customers.

• Opportunity for a long-term advanced career path

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology

• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Synthesize business requirements and translate them to appropriate technology solutions

• Provide architectural and technical guidance for product development and database design for JavaScript, C# and SQL based solutions.

• Develop and execute software engineering plans, and manage software engineering schedules and resource allocations. This includes managing joint development with 3rd party vendors, and managing outsourced development.

• Ensure, and create as needed, software engineering processes, practices and operations to ensure reproducible, high-quality, development, while keeping costs under control, and delivering projects on-time.

• Monitor technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities

• Think strategically and balance short-term needs with longer-term business priorities

• Challenge status quo and champion new ideas throughout cross functional organizations; ability to inspire confidence and trust with peers and cross functional business teams

• Develop software, shape architectures, perform designs, and create Proof of Concepts to build applications that drive Ecolab’s dispensing and IoT equipment system

• Work with team members to integrate software and hardware developed by other Ecolab divisions

• Work with software team members to integrate full stack IoT end node solutions

• Participate in SCRUM/Agile software development process

• Work with product owners to define and document User Stories including Acceptance Criteria

• Apply DevOps practices to efficiently work with Ecolab’s multidisciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a technical degree

• 8 or more years working in C or C++ in embedded firmware development

• 8 or more years working in JavaScript and/or C# for UI/HMI development

• Experience in Microcontroller-based application development

• Developed software projects for at least one of the following Operating System: Linux, MacOS, or Windows

• Developed software projects for at least one of the following database management systems: Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server.

• Demonstrated project experience with regard to estimates, planning and deliverables with a high degree of accountability

• Experience leading large scale software development

• Proven ability working with business, engineering and R&D teams to translate needs to Application Development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with global development teams

• Experience in IoT environments

• Excellent communication skills

• Team oriented

• Candidates who do not require relocation assistance

• Candidates who do not require immigration sponsorship

• Experience in ARM based microcontrollers, such as Microchip SAM, TI MSP432, Silicon Labs EFM.

• Experience in Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN bus

• Experience in serial communication protocols, such as UART, SPI, I2C

• Experience with IoT device development and management, with knowledge in wireless technologies such as BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, NB-IoT

• Experience in supporting Embedded Firmware Platform, Board Support Package development

• Experience in two or more of the following areas: bootstrap loader, embedded file systems, system controls, embedded Linux

• Experience with embedded RTOS and bare-metal development.

• Experience in three or more of the following languages: C++, C, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, Node.js

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.